Substitute School Nurse

Position Type:
Support Staff - District Services

Date Posted:
2/26/2026

Location:

District Wide Service

Date Available:

JOB TITLE:

School Nurse

DEPARTMENT:
Owasso Schools

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Director of Safety and Security

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

CONTRACT STATUS:
Substitute

APPROVED BY:
Dr. Margaret Coates

APPROVED DATE: 7/23/19

SUMMARY:

The primary goal of the school nurse is to strengthen the educational process of children and youth by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Screenings annually and as needed:
Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis, Substance Abuse Obtain health histories as needed Employ the nursing process to make professional assessments of students who are injured, ill, possibly abused or referred to by the school nurse, teachers, or staff

Provide first aid to teachers, staff, and students

Assist parents in selecting appropriate medical resources for referral

Complete home visit assessments to assess the family's health needs

Provide health screening for teachers and staff

Monitor medication administration

Perform medical procedures as ordered by the physician and assess their effectiveness

Maintain health records including immunization records

Develop Individualized Health Plans for students with chronic health concerns

Assess staff and teachers with Occupational Injuries

Serve as a member of the IEP team as needed

Health Education

• Assist teachers and students to understand the individual with special physical or mental conditions
• Provide education for teachers and staff in health care for students
• Provide education for teachers, staff and students for CPR and/or First Aid
• Present classes to students on a variety of health topics.
• Participate in trainings and professional development facilitated by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) for members of the Oklahoma School Nurse Corps.
• Participate in Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE) webinars, conference calls, and virtual meetings related to school health and safety.
• Meaningfully contribute as an expert on student health and safety for OSDE and OSDH on school nursing best practices.
• Willingly provide technical assistance for Oklahoma school nurse peers

Communicable Disease Control

• Implement the immunization laws for the state of Oklahoma
• Coordinate with the Oklahoma Dept. of Health on communicable disease exclusion and readmission
• Assist with the implementation of Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan

Community Health/Outreach

• Work as a child advocate between physician, parents, school personnel and community support agencies for illnesses and social problems that affect students in school
• Assess for safety hazards in and around the school buildings
• Coordinate with the community resources for the needs of Owasso students

Management Tools

• Document assessments and plans for students and staff
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures specific to Health Services

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

Valid Teaching Certificate by the Oklahoma State Department of Education as a School Nurse

A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in a hospital setting or community setting; experience with triage, community resource access, and community health problems;

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education. Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done. Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators. Ability to work without supervision.

Ability to practice independently. Ability to delegate care and work as a team player. Ability to document records accurately. Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees. Ability to listen effectively.

Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid

Knowledge of universal precautions

Basic data collection skills: vital signs (temporal temperature, radial pulse, adult and pediatric blood pressure, respiration)

Respiratory safety: nebulizers and inhalers

Wound care:…